United Way School's Out Program for Ukrainian Children

After-school program for Ukrainian children ages six to 12 who are settling into the Lower Mainland; focus is on activities related to English language learning, social and emotional development, fostering healthy relationships, and building connections. MOSAIC's Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) staff refer Ukrainian children to the program and SFU's Faculty of Education recruits, prepares, and assigns university students as literacy tutors. The program, offered through New Westminster School District's Welcome Centre, provides children with an opportunity to accustom themselves to their new surroundings, practice their English, and connect with caring adult mentors. Funded as a School's Out Program by United Way BC (UWBC).